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“When we imagine our Universe to be just one out of a multitude of possible worlds we devalue this world, the one we see, the one we should be trying to explain.”

Quote by Roberto Unger

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Roberto Unger is a renowned philosopher born on March 24, 1947. His research spans across various fields including political philosophy, legal philosophy, and social theory, having a profound impact on contemporary philosophy and the social sciences. more

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